Only paying subscribers can post comments. He forgot that the dirty Malay politics he started, and the generations after him have learned too well from him.
1 and founder of this party. "If Najib had been acquitted, Muhyiddin would have been blamed for letting him off. to learn how you can update your cookie settings. Meanwhile, the opposition is weighing its next moves. In addressing the news, Meera … With the government resting on a razor-thin majority, Mahathir and other opposition players have been hatching plans in recent weeks in case they can gather the numbers to topple Muhyiddin. 198402868E. Dr Mahathir says wasn’t given a chance to defend himself after backlash for controversial tweet on France, Muslims, Dr Mahathir lambasted by Aussie PM, diplomats for controversial tweet on Muslims and France, Twitter marks Dr Mahathir’s ‘punish French’ post as ‘glorifying violence’ following backlash. The former minister also expressed surprise at Dr Mahathir’s decision, recalling that the latter previously said Bersatu would be the final sanctuary for the Malay community. But it is okay for father and son and their entourage. 3.5K. Sign up to our newsletters to get our best stories delivered straight to your inbox. Rais then said he believed the former Bersatu chairman also created Pejuang with a particular angle in mind.
Even if Bersatu merges with Umno-PAS, both men would be finished – Muhyiddin will retire and Azmin likely to be sent into orbit. "I am Dr Mahathir, Bersatu member No. The father, son and four other parliamentarians are currently partyless after they were fired from the Malaysian United Indigenous Party (Bersatu) by its president, current Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin. The Malay community should demand Dr Mahathir explain why he resigned as the PM and as the chairman of the party he founded, and why whatever he was planning had not been possible in Bersatu, Rais said. August 28, 2020. Bluemountains: No party meeting can go ahead without the approval of Mahathir who won the post of Bersatu chairperson unopposed. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Your Privacy Controls.
We ordinary people need to worry about our own and our unborn citizens' future. Harapan should abandon (better still, ditch) Mahathir and strengthen their coalition and act as a credible opposition and prepare to take over the government in GE15 legitimately. Daylight: Indeed, all three Malay-only parties could destroy one another. The cause of our country woes is because of his racist policy. Syahrul. Mahathir picked Shafie Apdal, president of the Sabah Heritage Party, as his prime minister candidate of choice. 97.
"I believe that the Malays are still underserved in this country," he said. Headhunter: Mahathir has only himself to blame. Nikkei Inc. No reproduction without permission. The impact of this is very terrifying.”. It doesn’t matter whether they are right or wrong. Mukhriz's name was put forward as a candidate for deputy prime minister, along with Anwar.
From left: Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad and Mahathir’s son, Mukhriz Mahathir, during their party’s general assembly in 2018. Mahathir’s son lures investors to Kedah amid US-China trade war. I offer to stand as chairman to save Bersatu, as now, some of its leaders are working with kleptocrats and Umno to form a backdoor government. Until we resolve the issues, subscribers need not log in to access ST Digital articles. "They supported Bersatu because it was different, then, from UMNO and PAS. This article is now fully available for you, Please verify your e-mail to read this subscriber-only article in full. In the run-up to GE14, it was claimed that there were close to 500 companies that were registered under the name of Mahathir and four of his children. Find out more about how we use your information in our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. Anonymous 2826346492: The court has no jurisdiction to interfere in the decision of a political party on any matter relating to its affairs.
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Meanwhile, his son Mukhriz Mahathir is challenging Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin for the presidency, signalling a prolonged battle for control of the party that was at the centre of the change of power a fortnight ago. Anyway, today Azmin is seen as merely the henchman for Mahathir's ugly scheme to deny the power transition to Anwar.
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Furthermore, he was too fixated on denying Anwar that he lost sight of his enemies next to him. As things stand today, the Harapan coalition would have about 92 to 105 MPs, a very strong opposition indeed. Step 2 - create friction between the Muhyiddin group and the over-ambitious ex-PKR Azmin group, whichever sub-faction survives will either kowtow to Umno-PAS or be completely destroyed by them. A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on March 17, 2020, with the headline 'Mahathir remains Bersatu chairman as son seeks presidency'.
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Mukhriz Mahathir argues Najib conviction 'doesn't benefit' PM Muhyiddin.
Assuming it … Bersatu was split in two after Dr Mahathir, 94, refused to go along with leaders who wanted him to abandon the Pakatan Harapan (PH) administration and form a new coalition government with then opposition parties including Umno, which he left in 2016 citing endemic corruption. Therefore, the appointment of the new secretary-general (Hamzah Zainuddin) to replace Marzuki is also illegal and null and void. Join our struggle to return our party to the right path," Dr Mahathir said yesterday across his social media channels. Sign up for the ST Asian Insider newsletter to get exclusive insights into Asia from our network of overseas correspondents.
But the elder statesman has admitted the opposition is unlikely to defeat the government in a confidence vote when Parliament reconvenes, as Mr Muhyiddin will be able to entice lawmakers to cross the aisle. Mukhriz said that either way, Muhyiddin's government "is in an unenviable and precarious situation.". Hantam: He could have, and should have, deregistered Umno and undo the gerrymandering created by former PM Najib Abdul Razak, but he wanted to hold on to all the cards so he could use all the options at his disposal to strike at anyone and everyone. If Mahathir and the others decide to form a new party, Mukhriz said it would be in the same Malays-only mold as Bersatu. And Azmin exited PKR with the despicable legacy of being the biggest traitor to PKR and the electorate that had put trust in him. Information about your device and internet connection, including your IP address, Browsing and search activity while using Verizon Media websites and apps.
As such, those holding real power (the majority) will control the party. Reblog. It looks more than likely. SPH Digital News / Copyright © 2020 Singapore Press Holdings Ltd. Co. Regn.
But his 'unfinished business' finished not only him but his son too.
Malaysian politics have been hit with two bombshells in the span of a week -- the government's $3.9 billion settlement with Goldman Sachs in exchange for dropping criminal charges related to the 1Malaysia Development Berhad corruption scandal, and former Prime Minister Najib Razak's conviction on multiple charges connected to the same fund. Rais Yatim: Dr Mahathir formed new party for him and his son. They can read the article in full after signing up for a free account.
— Picture by Shafwan Zaidon. The Sabah Heritage Party, a regional group, has openly extended invitations to the six.
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